Thane court acquits man accused of raping minor, says relationship appeared consensual
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A special court in Thane, Maharashtra acquitted a 28-year-old man accused of raping a minor with marriage promise. Judge S.P. Agarwal ruled the prosecution failed proving the victim was underage and deemed the relationship consensual. The accused faced charges under IPC section 376(2)(n) and POCSO Act provisions.
Key Entities
Thane District CourtMaharashtraSamsher Rais KhanJudge S.P. AgarwalIPC Section 376(2)(n)POCSO Act